As we age, we need a different kind of health care. We need health care that is comprehensive, compassionate, and conscious of the changes we experience in our lives and in our health as we age. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic understands the challenges seniors face. Our senior health services are provided by experts in the field of geriatric medicine and we offer programs and resources tailored to meet the needs of seniors in our community.
Saint Francis Hospital has received accreditation as a Senior-Friendly Emergency Department from The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Saint Francis is the first hospital in Delaware to receive this certification.
This certification reflects Saint Francis Hospital’s ability to provide the highest quality medical care for older adult patients. It recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing clinically excellent care, ensuring optimal transitions from the Emergency Department to other settings of care (inpatient, rehabilitation, home care, long-term care), and supporting geriatric-focused quality improvement.
To be accredited, hospitals must be able to provide a set of key services and accommodations for the older adult population, including: